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1st Round of invites for the Winter Development Program went out last week with the info on registration and enhancements in program structure. Stay tuned later in the week for open registration and more details on the awesome system and setup we have for the athletes in our program! #kpicrew

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Are You Ready? Huge announcement coming soon on our Winter Development Program! Stay tuned for details... this will sell out! #kpicrew

Rowing exercises are crucial for softball pitchers

Rowing exercises are crucial for softball pitchers!
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Why?
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You are only as good as your brakes and the under hand throw is just as stressful as an overhand throw...
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Yes, quote us on that!
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Check out the first rows. Notice how her shoulders rolled forwards. Anterior tilt and poor core positioning. The exercise is making her worse.
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Told her to do a few bad and a few good.
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Notice the difference? Better job positioning her shoulder blades, core positioning is better.
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The details matter! Educating and holding athletes accountable to doing things correctly is key! Connecting it to what they care about is gold!
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#trainsmart

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I’m on a mission to get this message across loud and clear. Maybe I’ll make an impact by the time I leave this planet lol. Swipe left!
#gluteguy #glutelab

It was an absolute pleasure working with this guy

It was an absolute pleasure working with this guy all quarantine!
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Crushed it as a trainee and a trainer!
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Embodies everything we look for as an athlete and a future coach. His desire to learn, implement, and perfect is something that will continue to serve him well!
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Looking forward to big things in the spring!
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Sorry for the language, I get excited when people PR!
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#velocity #nsfw #noroundingup

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Bones knows.

Again, no caption required.... - #beastmode

Again, no caption required....
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#beastmode

No caption required - #305

No caption required
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#305

Training strength and control through a full range

Training strength and control through a full range of motion is super important!
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As long as the athlete can control that range of motion. Common error when it comes to arm care is stopping short of the full arc.
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Check this kid out!
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Cookie cutter arm care drills won’t meet the needs of every thrower. His extremely loose shoulder, which enables him to throw gas, requires him to do his arm care with extra focus and extra range of motion.
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Don’t stop when you feel it, stop when you feel it cramp. As long as your form is solid!
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#trainsmart

Rotational rockers baby! - Add the connection ball

Rotational rockers baby!
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Add the connection ball to help with timing of the scap load!
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Learn the balance between linear and rotational drive, while keeping the torso stacked back and the scap load working against the pelvis opening towards the target.
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The drill teaches, not the coach.
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#trainsmart

Most young athletes are looking for tension. - Com

Most young athletes are looking for tension.
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Commonly called feels.
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That tension is their attempt to take slack out of the system and load the muscles. Problem being, younger athletes have a hard time differetiating between loading the muscles or loading a joint.
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Check out the first throw. See the double clutch or dip in her arm action?
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This is an attempt to feel more tension and load the muscles of the shoulder.
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Problem being over time this arm action will lead to top/front of shoulder soreness, inconsistent velocity and accuracy.
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Check out the second throw!
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If you load the shoulder correctly the muscles and body feel the proper tension and are ready to fire. Smoother, faster, and more efficient throwing motion!
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#trainsmart

Super common error when it comes to hip swings....

Super common error when it comes to hip swings....
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Knee dominant vs. hip dominant
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A very common error is a knee dominant move for a swing, pitch, throw. In @kellyzybura’s case a knee dominant move for her pitching mechanics.
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How do we fix this?
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Could tell her to use her hips more....
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ORRRR strengthen and teach better movement patterns in the weight room and allow her to use them during her throwing motion.
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This small tweak can pay HUGE dividends. Especially if you are constantly told to use your legs....
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#trainsmart

Been a major shift in movement prep at the gym. -

Been a major shift in movement prep at the gym.
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Many players focus either on purpose or on accident on what/how their foot interacts with the ground. This might not be a bad thing, but can lead to a pushy, knee dominant, inefficient move.
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Not that this guy has that issue but if we put the focus on the pelvis, we believe that pitchers will be in a better position to throw hard, be more accurate, and use their legs more effectively.
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Coaching cues:
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Find the perfect mixture of rotation from your pelvis and extension of your back leg, WITHOUT your foot coming off the ground.
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Stay connected, rotate and extend!
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#trainsmart

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This goes for all skill work!
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Charlie Francis explaining how he trained his sprinters.
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The more mechanical cues you’re thinking about while sprinting the more you’re going to slow yourself down

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Probably not. Especially if they’re in HS. 🤷🏻‍♀️
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#truth

Been saying this more and more! - It’s EASY to m

Been saying this more and more!
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It’s EASY to make someone tired...
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It’s EASY to make someone sore...
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It’s EASY to make someone sweaty...
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HARD to make them better!!!
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That challenge is one we are willing to take on! And why our programs don’t just stop at strength, speed, conditioning, or in the weight room. We blend into the sport you play as much as possible!
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Ask yourself these questions after every workout.
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Did this workout get me closer to my goals?
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How do you know it did?

Why should you follow a program designed by a prof

Why should you follow a program designed by a professional?
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To increase the chances of getting the results you want!
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“The optimal strength training program likely involves the largest possible dosage of mechanical tension for the smallest dosage of muscle activation and calcium ion-related fatigue. This can be achieved with workouts that consist of low-to-moderate volume of moderate-to-heavy loads, avoiding failure, and avoid intensification techniques that involve lifting when very fatigued.”
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If your workout focus is getting crushed, sore, sweaty, and tired, you might just be wasting your time, decreasing the chances of getting the results you want, and ultimately moving you further from your goals....
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#trainsmart

Episode 10 of Talking Points! After a long break,

Episode 10 of Talking Points! After a long break, we are back and better than ever! Come check out our new episode which features:

@billmillertraining @joeschiessl @aimsportsperformance @brandon1stl

Audio: bit.ly/3c5CDji
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_tBz3XGP-g

Are you chasing a feeling or a result?!?! - Fricki

Are you chasing a feeling or a result?!?!
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Frickin gold from @syattfitness!
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Top of my list of pet peeves. Sweat, soreness, and being tired are the worst indicators of a good workout! If that’s all your looking for try this workout out!
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3 sets of 10 reps of BaNgInG yOuR HeAd AgAiNsT a WaLl...........
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#gottasignawaiverfirst #sarcasm

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